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If you enjoyed our Piper Vagabond feature in the September issue, then here's some more images we didn't have space for!

More shots from Matt Dearden's excellent feature about flying the Pilatus PC-6 than we had space for – enjoy!

Want to see some more images from our RV-14 flight test that features in the August 2014 issue of FLYER ?

Want to see some more images of the fun, quirky SAM that features in the Summer 2014 issue of FLYER ?

And this is Thierry - designer and all round happy-chap!

How about some more photos from Panther flight test?

Want to see more from the June issue's flight test of the stunning Lockheed 12A?

I can understand making the March edition available in February to allow time for distribution, but April? :D

FLIGHT TEST: PIPER PA-46 – If getting from A to B quickly and in pressurised comfort is your thing, then the Malibu Mirage is unrivalled in the world of single-engine pistons. Ian Seager spends 50 hours in one on a trip to Oshkosh and back… Here are...

FLIGHT TEST: RANS S-10 – “There are plenty of great aircraft available at very low prices. Just take a look at this smashing little two-seater – bargain!
Here are some extra photos from our flight test in the January issue of FLYER …

FLIGHT TEST: PRACTICAL CLASSICS – “Here's a question; can you find a classic aircraft with compelling style for no more than the cost of an ordinary one? My answer is, 'Yes, I believe you can.'” Mark Hales flies three beauties that offer classic...

THE FURY AND THE DOGHOUSE – “Buying an aircraft was a serial threat of mine but this time I was looking at an Isaacs Fury, an aircraft I'd always lusted after and this quirky looking example had a paint scheme copied from the Persian Air Force who...

FLIGHT TEST: Bristell – “When we take away the aesthetics of an aeroplane, we're left with a bunch of numbers. These are numbers that measure performance, economy, size, weight and a hundred other things besides. The Bristell is no different of...

AEROEXPO 2013 – We review the news and highlights from an enjoyable AeroExpo 2013 at Sywell. Exhibitors included Cessna's Skylane Turbo JT-A, the SSDR e-Go and there was also an appearance by B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B – and even the sun paid a...

FLYING ADVENTURE: DISPLAYING DOWN UNDER – Mark Jefferies, former UK Unlimited Aerobatic Champion, recalls his recent trip to Oz to display a new Extra 330LX at the Avalon Airshow. Here are extra photos from his trip…

FLIGHT TEST: PA-22 Tri-Pacer – “This aircraft's original mission was to provide something that any man could fly and go touring in a large country. That still holds good in a smaller country, but the six intervening decades have also wrought a...

FLIGHT TEST: CAVALON – Tim Smith found that the next-generation Cavalon combines touring with style and performance. Here are some more photos from the flight test.

FLYING ADVENTURE: ROTORS AROUND BRITAIN – Tim Gilbert and friends log 16 hours flying around Great Britain from East Anglia to Land's End, Wales and John O'Groats, in one long, frequently wet weekend

FLYING ADVENTURE: SCOTLAND – Want to see some of the most stunning scenery in the world? Peter Yarrow suggests that you plan and enjoy a Scottish safari. This trip takes in Unst and Fair Isle, as well as a special beach landing at Barra.

FLIGHT TEST: Cessna JT-A – “To date, widespread diesel GA hasn't really happened. Yes, Diamond has been ploughing a pretty lonely furrow through some occasionally hard ground. Robin is the only manufacturer to have joined Diamond in trying to...

FLYING ADVENTURE: FLORIDA – “What struck us in the early days of flying in Florida was how GA friendly it is… there's a plethora of airfields and places of interest to visit, the airfields have no landing fees and it's close to the Bahamas.”
Laura...

FLIGHT TEST: PIONEER 400 – “There's no doubting that the Pioneer 400 is a lovely aircraft and that for the right customer it will offer a fulfilling build project. The big question is, 'Why should I buy a non-certified tourer?'”
In this flight test,...

FLIGHT TEST: WACO – “In a Waco back seat you feel liberated, dare I say intoxicated, with the sense of enjoying not only the glorious unencumbered views to the sides and down, but also excited by the unusual, low-slung position of the top wing.”...

If you enjoyed the Waco feature in the latest issue of Flyer, then you might like this desktop wallpaper.

You can download the large version from my Flickr pages here .

Loved the Aeronca Champ article. I reckon the Flyer mag needs more of these articles for the lower cost end of flying.

Now, where do I find a Champ group in Yorkshire :D

FLIGHT TEST: TECNAM P2010 – “Up close, the P2010 is a good-looking aircraft. Beauty is obviously somewhat subjective, but the curves of the fuselage and the sweep of the tail certainly mark this out as a modern, high-wing tourer/trainer.”
12 years...

TECNAM P92 – Even after just a short hop, you can't help but appreciate the appeal of this simple but enjoyable taildragger. What a pity it's not available in the UK…
Here's a few extra photos from the flight.

THE FLYING SHOW – There was plenty to see at this year's Flying Show, the UK's biggest indoor GA event. We present the highlights, including the latest news on the MK26b Spitfire replica at Enstone and The Light Aircaft Company's Sherwood Ranger XP.

FLIGHT TEST UPDATE – During 2012, FLYER flight-tested a huge variety of new aircraft, ranging from microlights to twins, and even a helicopter. Ian Waller offers updates on a selection of the new aircraft in that list, as well as looking at any...

What would you do if you found your dream aircraft for sale online – and it was based in Arizona! In the January issue, Nick Barnard shares his experience of importing a C180 and how you can do the same! Here are some extra photos to whet your...

In the January issue, we shared the first flight of the world's only flying WWII era Mosquito, KA114. Here are some extra photos from the special flight.

Ian Seager found some simple, fun and affordable flying when he flight tested this Aeronca Champ. Here are some extra photos from the day.

In the December issue, we included the story of a unique Stampe rescue after the aircraft's engine failed. Here are some extra photos from the helicopter recovery.

"Seeing an open-cowled Legend Cub for the first time, you would be forgiven for thinking that it's a Piper J-3." This isn't the only similarity to the classic Piper design that Justin Cox finds when flying the Legend Cub for the December...

"No one propeller is going to be exactly the same for two different aircraft, even if they're the same make and model. After all, everyone's aircraft is unusual to some degree." Ian Waller visits the Hercules Propellers factory to see how...

In the December issue, David Young has great fun flying this SSDR – a lightweight solo machine without CAA Section S approval and the associated costs – but the fun is cut short with an emergency landing. This does little to change David's opinion...

The Piper Cub is seventy-five this year and still delighting pilots and owners with its own style of characterful flying. This month, Justin Cox enjoys the fun-to-fly Carbon Cub SS from CubCrafters. Here are some extra images from the November issue.

Just because the weather is getting colder doesn't mean it's time to hang up your headset - in the latest issue of FLYER , we share the best winter flying experiences to be had. Here are some extra pictures to whet your appetite.

In this month's issue, we share the story behind the stunning flypast which opened the Paralympics Opening Ceremony, creating a number of aviation firsts in the process. Here are some photos from the inspirational and dedicated team who made the...

Norman History

Following on from Justin Cox's excellent flight test of the Norman Freelance and Nymph, Alex Norman, owners of the Freelance and son of its designer, Desmond Norman, looks back at the history and development of this aircraft and its...

In the October issue of FLYER , Mark Greenfield of Ultimate High fulfils an ambition when he takes the controls of a Harvard military trainer. Here are some extra images from the photo, all taken by Mike Jorgensen. Pick up your copy of the October...

NEW SWIFT AIRCRAFT In the September issue of FLYER , we share the exclusive news that Swift Aircraft has unveiled a brand new UK-built light aeroplane. Here are some extra images from the news piece, showcasing the new aircraft. Pick up your copy at...

PIPER AEROSTAR In the latest issue of FLYER , Richard Boswell flies the 1960s Piper Aerostar, a piston-twin with the feel of a jet and an "uncompromising design" that demands respect. Here are some extra unseen images from flight. Pick up...

MILES WHITNEY STRAIGHT In the September issue of FLYER , we flight test the Miles Whitney Straight, a stylish beauty from the drawing board of Frederick George Miles and find out more about the intriguing story of this elegant 1930s aircraft. Here...

FLYING ADVENTURE Werner Koch fulfils his childhood dream by following in the footsteps of Nansen and Amundsen, travelling as far north as he can get, flying solo in a C172 across the Canadian Arctic to the North Pole. Here are some extra images from...

FLIGHT TEST: PA-28 Diesel "The 2.0s turns the PA-28 into a pretty flexible aeroplane, one that performs better than the standard avgas-engined equivalent." Ian Seager flies this classic aircraft with a Centurion diesel engine and sees how...

FLIGHT TEST: Helio HT-295 Super Courier "The Helio is so radically different to everything we're taught as pilots, that to fly it at its limits is extremely uncomfortable... for most." In the August issue, John Miller takes a closer look...

FLYING ADVENTURE Michael Thompson discovers the delights of flying in Europe during this trip to Spain in a PA-24 Comanche, a scenic trip not to be dampened by drizzle. Here are some extra photos from the trip. For the full piece see the Summer...

FLIGHT TEST: DA42 VI 'The casual observer may not immediately see the differences between the old and the new DA42, but as soon as you start to focus on the details, it becomes obvious.' Ian Seager flight tests the latest DA42-VI from Diamond...

FLIGHT TEST: C42B 'I usually prefer fast pointy aeroplanes, and the C42B wouldn't usually be my first choice of aircraft. But it's funny how a flight can change your mind.' In the Summer issue, Stan Hodgkins tests the popular Ikarus C42B, which...

Following on from John Farley's Farewell to the Harrier in the January 2011 issue of FLYER , here's a look back at Operation Herrick and the Harrier GR.9 by Lt Cdr James Blackmore

Harriers in Afghanistan

Lt Cdr James Blackmore RN looks...